Interactive Guitar Fretboard Chart
Visualize notes, scales, and patterns across the entire guitar neck. Select a scale to see exactly where to play.
Fretboard Visualization
Scales for A Major
Detected Key: A Major(100% confidence)
⭐ highlighted scales work across your entire progression
Key-Based Scale Recommendations:
Primary: A Major Scale
Related: F# Natural Minor Scale
Tip: The foundational scale - emphasize chord tones and passing notes
Fretboard
Current: AwithA Major Scale
Root
The foundation - most important note
Chord
Essential notes that define the chord
Scale
Supporting notes from the selected scale
Secondary
Notes from compatible scales
Other
Notes to avoid
13
620
1.0
0.71.5
Understanding the Fretboard
Open String Notes
6th String (thickest)E
5th StringA
4th StringD
3rd StringG
2nd StringB
1st String (thinnest)E
Key Fret Positions
Fret 3G on low E, C on A string
Fret 5A on low E (same as open A)
Fret 7B on low E, E on A string
Fret 10D on low E, G on A string
Fret 12Octave - same notes as open strings
Tips for Learning Fretboard Notes
1
Learn the Natural Notes First
Focus on A, B, C, D, E, F, G first. The sharps/flats are just one fret above or below these.
2
Master the E and A Strings
These are your root note strings for barre chords. Knowing them unlocks chord shapes everywhere.
3
Use Octave Patterns
Learn the diagonal octave shapes. Once you know one note, you can find the same note in other positions.